(A) No person shall plant, remove, cut above ground or disturb any tree on any street, park or other public place without first filing an application and procuring a permit from the City Tree Board.
(B) The person receiving the permit shall abide by the standards set forth in this subchapter.
(C) Owners of property adjacent to tree lawns are required to water and maintain trees on the tree lawn.
(D) The City Tree Board, after approval by the City Council, shall have the authority to order the trimming, treatment and removal of trees, shrubs or plants upon private property when the action is necessary to public safety or to prevent the spread of disease or insects to trees, shrubs or plants located on private property.
(Ord. 22, passed 10-2-1995) Penalty, see § 10.99